Barbell Wrist Curl
A small-range wrist flexion that isolates the forearm flexors — the classic finisher for grip strength and forearm size.
Video
Body map
Primary
Forearms
Secondary
none
Step by step
- Sit on a bench and rest your forearms on your thighs with your wrists hanging just past the knees.
- Hold the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and let it roll into your fingertips.
- Curl the bar up by closing your fingers and flexing your wrists, keeping the forearms pinned to your thighs.
- Squeeze hard at the top with the wrists fully flexed and feel the forearms contract.
- Lower the bar back down under control, letting it roll out toward the fingertips at the bottom.
- Repeat for high reps, focusing on a slow tempo and a full range from fingertips to top squeeze.
Muscles and equipment
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